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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 655.86 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 655.86 and 300.92 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 655.86 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/655.86 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 655.86 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 197,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,361.39/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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